Nusuk meal voucher to add SAR 20 per day to Umrah visa cost
Saudi Arabia is introducing a mandatory Nusuk meal voucher that will add 20 Saudi riyals per day to the cost of an Umrah visa, starting with pilgrims from four countries.
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Umrah 1448: pilgrims face 'No Booking, No Visa' and pre-arrival checks
For the 1448 Umrah season, Saudi Arabia requires verified hotel and transport bookings before a visa is issued and a full pre-arrival data submission before an entry permit is granted.
Saudi Arabia releases 16-language Umrah and Visit Guide for pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has published a step-by-step Umrah and Visit Guide in 16 languages on haj.gov.sa, featuring interactive maps, QR codes and links to digital services.
Saudi Arabia launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa allowing repeat entries with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days, though it cannot be used during the Hajj season.
Umrah arrivals climb 22.5% as 1.27 million pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia recorded a 22.5 percent rise in Umrah arrivals this season, with more than 1.27 million international pilgrims entering the Kingdom. Pakistan, Indonesia and Iraq led the numbers, and 75 percent arrived by air.
Saudi Arabia suspends 21 Umrah companies over violations
Saudi Arabia suspended 21 Umrah companies on 14 July 2026 after inspections found regulatory violations and poor service, reinforcing its push for stricter oversight ahead of the new Umrah season.
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Saudi Arabia Visa Update: Nusuk Rules Unlock 365 Days of Umrah Flexibility - Nomad Lawyer
Saudi Arabia Visa Update: Nusuk Rules Unlock 365 Days of Umrah Flexibility Nomad Lawyer
From Lolab to Makkah: Kashmiri youth embarks on bicycle journey for Umrah - Greater Kashmir
From Lolab to Makkah: Kashmiri youth embarks on bicycle journey for Umrah Greater Kashmir
42 Umrah pilgrims feared dead in Mecca–Madinah bus crash - tribune.com.pk
42 Umrah pilgrims feared dead in Mecca–Madinah bus crash tribune.com.pk